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Directoryof Health Professional

Member Organisations2016-2017

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AustriaBelgiumBulgariaCyprusCzech RepublicDenmarkFinlandFranceHungaryIrelandIsrael

ItalyNetherlandsNorwayPolandPortugalRomaniaSerbiaSpainSwedenSwitzerlandUK

National HP member organisations of EULAR

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Becoming part of the Health Professional network of The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) offers a wealth of opportunities to national health professional associations and their members.

EULAR represents the patient, health professional and scientific rheumatology societies of all the European nations. It endeavours to stimulate, promote and support high quality evidence-based research, as well as aid the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs). Within EULAR, national health professional associations work together to develop a range of activities through the Standing Committee of Health Professionals (HPs).

One of the priorities of EULAR is to strengthen this network. This directory is a tool to increase the level of knowledge about each other. It aims to help you interact more easily with member colleagues across the EULAR health professional family.

It tells you which people are in key positions and lists their contact details.

It provides a breakdown of organisational member specialties and lists their main activities.

This directory is here to help make connections easier!

IntroductionWe aim to learn from each other and support countries within Europe to develop their health professional programmes of training, education and research – with the ultimate goal of providing optimal patient care.

EULAR makes a range of awards and bursaries available to European health professionals. Visit www.eular.org for

information.

Each European country is represented by one inter-disciplinary HP organisational member, specialising in the care and treatment of people with RMDs.

We want to grow our membership and welcome applications from countries not yet included. We are here to support you through the application process. Will your national association be next?

If your country has no health professional association, you may wish to consider developing one. We offer guidance so that, in the future, you might be able to apply for EULAR health professional country membership.

For more information about becoming a member, contact Prof. Anthony Redmond, Chair of the HP Standing Committee, at [email protected]

This directory is available on the EULAR website. Visit www.eular.org

As members, we offer you the opportunity to work

alongside the EULAR Standing Committee of HPs, sharing expertise and helping to shape

important topics relevant to the high quality care

delivered by health professionals.

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Secretarial OfficeBoerhaavengasse 3/1/2, 1030 Wien, Austria

President Ms. Patrizia [email protected]

TreasurerMs. Rita Bugl

General Secretary Ms. Bettina Binder

Liaison Officer with EULARMs. Michaela [email protected]

HP member structureNumber of members: 100

Health professional disciplines presentedNurses 68 %

Occupational therapists 16 %

Physiotherapists 6 %

Psychologists 0 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 0 %

Nutritionists 6 %

Rheumatologist representatives 0 %

Patient representatives 0 %

Other professionals/representativesMedical technical assistants 3 %

Others 1 %

Österreichische Gesellschaft für rheumatologische Gesundheitsberufe (ÖGRG)

Health professionals in Austria

About the organisationThe association was founded in 2012 and became a member of EULAR in 2013.

WebsiteUnder construction.

Aims of the organisationThe association aims to empower health professionals specialised in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesThe association has annual assembly meetings, attends EULAR congresses and is organising a specialisation course for health professionals in rheumatology.

The president of the association Patrizia Frenz is a nurse by profession

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Secretarial OfficeStuivenbergbaan 70, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium

President Mr. Thijs [email protected]

Vice-PresidentMs. Marie Avaux

Treasurer Ms. An Van Boxstael

General Secretary Ms. Saskia Decuman

Liaison Officer with EULARMr. Thijs [email protected]

Additional contact [email protected]

HP member structureNumber of members:(currently recruiting members)

60




Psychologists 0 %

Social workers 5 %

Podiatrists 5 %

Nutritionists 0 %



Belgian Health Professionals in Rheumatology vzw/asbl

Health professionals in Belgium

About the organisationThe association was founded in 2013 and became a member of EULAR in 2013. The board has a balance of Dutch and French speakers.

Websitewww.behpr.be

Main activitiesThe association attends EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day along with the local patient organisation. The association organises the annual congress for health professionals in rheumatology at the Belgian Congress of Rheumatology and is involved in national educational projects. As a co-opted member, the association takes part in the meetings of KVBR-SRBR, the national association for rheumatologists.

Aims of the organisationTo collaborate with:• providers of non-medical rheumatological care – specifically with

organisations which offer specialised and post-graduate training in rheumatology and multi-disciplinary co-operation in rheumatology with a view to the optimisation of the care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders

• KBVR-SRBR (Belgian rheumatologists’ association), in particular with respect to training, post-graduate training, conventions and significant initiatives

• representative patient organisations found within rheumatology (eg. to develop patient empowerment programmes)

• EULAR Health Professionals (eg. to implement EULAR guidelines).

The president of the association Thijs Swinnen is a physiotherapist by profession


Secretarial Office p.c.1434, 240 Simeonovsko shose str., 1000 Sofia, Republic of Bulgaria

President Dr. Rumen [email protected]

Treasurer Ms. Daria Stankova

General Secretary Mr. Ivanichka Raykova-Markovska

Liaison Officer with EULARTo be confirmed

HP member structureNumber of members:

Health professional disciplines presentedNurses

Occupational therapists

Physiotherapists

Psychologists

Social workers

Podiatrists

Nutritionists

Rheumatologist representatives

Patient representatives

Bulgarian Association of Health Professionals in Rheumatology

Health professionals in Bulgaria


WebsiteNot available.

Aims of the organisationThe association aims to empower health professionals specialised in rheumatic diseases to cooperate, to benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and to make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesThe association has its annual assembly meetings, attends EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation.

The president of the association Rumen Stoilov is a rheumatologist by profession

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Secretarial Office Onisilou 16, Apartment 1, Aglantzia, 2121 Nicosia, Cyprus

President Mr. Costas [email protected]

Treasurer Mr. Leandros Iakovou

General Secretary Ms. Anna Kostrikki

Liaison Officer with EULARMr. Costas Ioulianos

Additional contact [email protected]





Psychologists 8 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 25 %

Nutritionists 7 %



Other professionals/representativesSpeech therapists 4 %

Psychotherapists 2 %

Cosmosrheuma+

Health professionals in Cyprus


Website: Not available.

Aims of the organisationcosmosrheuma+ aims to empower health professionals specialised in rheumatic diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesThe association has annual assembly meetings, attends EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation. The main achievement has been the formation of an interdisciplinary team which travels around Cyprus, visiting difficult-to-access locations to screen, test and educate people about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. Additionally, a recent high point was a one day conference organised by the association which hosted speakers from the whole spectrum of the multidisciplinary team interested in knee osteoarthritis. The inspiration came from the EULAR paper on the subject, which was handed out to all participants.

The president of the association Costas Ioulianos is a physiotherapist by profession


Secretarial Office Institute of Rheumatology, Na Slupi 4, 128 50 Prague 2, Czech Republic

President Hana [email protected]

TreasurerJana Melicharova

General Secretary Ivana Putova

Liaison Officer with EULARHana Smucrova





Psychologists 0 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 0 %

Nutritionists 0 %



Other professionals/representativesLaboratory 18 %

Hygienists 2 %

Teaching staff 6 %

Clinical trials assistants 2 %

Czech Association of Health Professionals in Rheumatology

Health professionals in Czech Republic

About the organisationThe association was founded in 2010 and became a member of EULAR in May 2011.


Aims of the organisationThe association aims to empower health professionals specialised in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesThe association:• has annual assembly meetings• participates in education and training paramedical health professionals in

rheumatology• attends national and international congresses (EULAR congress)• co-operates with the local patient organisation and takes part in the

celebration of World Arthritis Day.

The president of the association Hana Smucrova is an occupational therapist by profession

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Secretarial OfficeKing Christian X’s Hospital, Toldbodgade 3, 6300 Graasten, Denmark

President Ms. Jette [email protected]

Treasurer Ms. Susan [email protected]

General Secretary Ms. Janni Lisander [email protected]

Liaison Officer with EULARMs. Jette Primdahl

Additional contact personAnnette de [email protected]


Health professional disciplines presentedNurses 43.5 %



Psychologists 0 %

Social workers 0.5 %

Podiatrists 0%

Nutritionists 0.5 %



Other professionals/representatives Research secretaries 0.5 %

Members represent managers, researchers, the Danish rheumatism organisation and clinicians from primary and secondary health care

Danish Interdisciplinary Forum (DIRF)

Health professionals in Denmark


Websitewww.dirf.net

Aims of the organisationTo form an interdisciplinary network and create a platform for exchanging information, knowledge and inspiration to:• contribute to professional collaboration nationally and internationally• promote research and dissemination of results across professional

boundaries• increase interdisciplinary influence in EULAR.

Main activitiesAn annual seminar with current topics in the field of rheumatology, a general assembly every two years, frequent newsletters to the members with information about EULAR and upcoming seminars, and representation at EULAR each year.

The president of the association Jette Primdahl is a nurse by profession


Secretarial OfficeKuntoutumiskeskus Apila, Reumantie 6, 36200 Kangasala, Finland

President Ms. Sirkku [email protected]

Treasurer Ms. Outi Pautamo

General Secretary Ms. Outi Pautamo

Liaison Officer with EULARMs. Sirkku Ala-Peijari





Psychologists 0 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 0 %

Nutritionists 0 %



The MSD-professionals of Finland, SUOMEN TULESAMMATTILAISET R.Y.

Health professionals in Finland


WebsiteFacebook: Suomen Tules-ammattilaiset

Aims of the organisationThe association aims to empower health professionals specialised in rheumatic diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesThe association has annual assembly meetings and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the Finnish Rheumatism Association. Hopes to attend EULAR Congresses in the future.

The president of the association Sirkku Ala-Peijari is chief operating officer

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Secretarial Office Association française des professionnels de santé en Rhumatologie (PRO RHUMATO), 2 rue Bourgon, 75013 Paris, France

President Françoise [email protected]

Treasurer To be confirmed following elections spring 2016

General Secretary To be confirmed following elections spring 2016

Liaison Officer with EULARFrançoise Alliot-Launois

Additional contact personMr. Jean-Noël [email protected]


Health professional disciplines presentedNurses 8

Occupational therapists 2

Physiotherapists 2

Psychologists 1

Social workers 0

Podiatrists 0

Nutritionists 0

Rheumatologist representatives 1

Patient representatives 4

Other professionals/representativesPharmacist 1

Architect 1

Caregiver 1

Other 3

Pro Rhumato

Health professionals in France


Websitewww.prorhumato.org

Aims of the organisationPro Rhumato aims to empower health professionals specialised in rheumatic diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesThe association has annual assembly meetings, attends EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation.

Our future challenges are to recruit new members, develop our website and marketing support, and disseminate teaching and information from Pro Rhumato to our members. In 2016 Pro Rhumato will collaborate to organise the next National Meeting on Rheumatism dedicated to patients and health professionals.

The president of the association Françoise Alliot-Launois is a physiotherapist by profession


Secretarial Office H-1023 Budapest, Ürömi str.56, Hungary

President Andrea Domjá[email protected]

Treasurer Borbála Marcsik-Bedő[email protected]

General Secretary Nóra Terdik Szabadosné[email protected]

Liaison Officer with EULARAndrea Domjá[email protected]@mail.com





Psychologists 1 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 0 %

Nutritionists 3 %



Hungarian Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals

Health professionals in Hungary


Websitewww.mrsze.hu

Aims of the organisationThe association aims to empower health professionals specialised in rheumatic diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesThe association has annual assembly meetings, attends EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation. In 2016 we will hold a postgraduate course for rheumatology health professionals focusing mainly on neurology, neuro-immunology, psychiatry and neurosurgery, host the Hungarian Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals’ Congress in September and publish a Handbook for Rheumatology Health Professionals in Hungary by the end of the year.

The president of the association Andrea Domján is a nurse, health manager by profession

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Secretarial OfficeRheumatology Department, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland

President Mr. Derek [email protected]

Treasurer Bindu [email protected]

General SecretaryCatherine [email protected]

Liaison Officer with EULARDerek [email protected]

Additional contact personEileen O’[email protected]


Health professional disciplines presentedNurses 46.3 %

Occupational therapists 20.9 %

Physiotherapists 20.9 %

Psychologists 1.5 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 0 %

Nutritionists 0 %



Other professionals/representativesUniversity lecturers 4.5 %

Research nurses 2.9 %

Post Grad. students 1.5 %

Pharmacists 1.5 %

Irish Rheumatology Health Professionals Society

Health professionals in Ireland


Websitewww.irhps.ie/

Aims of the organisationTo promote the optimal care of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases throughout Ireland (both North and South) through multi-disciplinary and multi-centre representation, and to enhance the study of diseases which can compromise musculoskeletal function.

Main activitiesThe association has annual assembly meetings, scientific meetings and attends EULAR congresses, and it takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation.

The president of the association Derek Deely is a paediatric & adolescent rheumatology clinical nurse specialist by profession


Secretarial Office8 Sachnin Abraham Street, Haifa 32981, Israel

President Naomi [email protected]

TreasurerAnita Chaimovitz

General Secretary Mazal [email protected]

Liaison Officer with EULARIlana [email protected]





Nutritionists 3 %

Psychologists 11 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 0 %



The Israeli Rheumatology Multi-Disciplinary Forum

Health professionals in Israel

About the organisationThe organisation was founded in 2013 and became a member of EULAR in 2014.


Aims of the organisationThe organisation aims to empower health professionals specialised in rheumatic diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest recommendations for standards of care.

Main activitiesThe organisation has annual assembly meetings, attends EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation.

The president of the association Naomi Schultz is a nurse by profession

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Secretarial Office Secretaris NHPR Reumatologie at [email protected]

President Prof. Joost [email protected]

Treasurer Carin Logtenberg-Rutten

General Secretary Gerdien ten [email protected]

Liaison Officer with EULARProf. Joost [email protected]

Additional contact personWilfred Peter [email protected]





Psychologists/health sciences 5 %

Social workers 1 %

Netherlands Health Professionals in Rheumatology (NHPR)

Health professionals in the Netherlands

About the organisationThe association was founded in 2005 and subsequently became a member of EULAR.

Websitewww.nhpr.nl/

Aims of the organisation• Provision of the highest quality, evidence based care by health

professionals.• Contributing to physical, mental and social functioning, and quality of life

for patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Main activitiesProviding education in rheumatology for professionals to secure expertise; developing a scientific programme at the annual national rheumatology congress; providing a platform for national and international collaboration (EULAR).

The president of the association Joost Dekker is a psychologist by profession


Secretarial OfficeNational Resource Center for Rehabilitation in Rheumatology (NKRR), Dept. of Rheumatology, Diakonhjemmet Hospital, PO Box 23, Vinderen, No-0319 Oslo, Norway

President Rikke Helene [email protected]

TreasurerIngvild Bø

General SecretaryGrethe Hafstad

Liaison Officer with EULARRikke Helene Moe

Additional contact personGrethe [email protected]




Physiotherapists 51

Psychologists 3

Social workers 9



Other professionals/representativesPharmacists 3

Health secretaries 10

Others 22

Norwegian Interdisciplinary Organisation in Rheumatology (NIOR)

Health professionals in Norway

About the organisationNIOR was established in 2008, and admitted as an official member of EULAR in 2009.

Websitehttps://sites.google.com/site/revmanettverk/home

Main activitiesThe association has regular assembly meetings, attends EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation.

Aims of the organisationNIOR’s main goals are to:• be a multidisciplinary information network• establish contact and contribute to collaboration between health

professionals• encourage professional development within the field of rheumatology in

Norway• increase health professionals influence in EULAR• encourage international collaboration.

The president of the association Rikke Helene Moe is a physiotherapist by profession

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Secretarial Office Department of Rehabilitation Medical University of Bialystok, M. Skłodowska-Curie 24A Street, 15-089 Bialystok, Poland

President Prof. Anna [email protected]

Vice PresidentMr. Paweł Konarzewski

TreasurerMs. Zofia Dzieciol

General Secretary Dr. Sylwia Chwieś[email protected]

Liaison Officer with EULARProf. Anna [email protected]

Additional contact personDr. Sylwia Chwieś[email protected]





Psychologists 0 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 0 %

Nutritionists 0 %



Other professionals/representativesSpeech therapists 3 %

Phoniatrists 3 %

Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists 15 %

Polish Society of Health Professionals in Rheumatology

Health professionals in Poland



Aims of the organisationThe society promotes the development of patient care, knowledge and research development in the field of rehabilitation in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

Main activitiesThe society organises educational meetings, conferences and attends EULAR congresses.

The president of the association Prof. Anna Kuryliszyn-Moskal is a rheumatologist and physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist by profession


Secretarial Office Sede da Secção Regional Centro da Ordem dos Enfermeiros, Avenida Bissaya Barreto, nº185, código postal 3000-076 Coimbra, Portugal

President Lurdes [email protected]

TreasurerRafaela Trincã[email protected]

General Secretary Joaquim [email protected]

Liaison Officer with EULARLurdes [email protected]

Additional contact personRicardo Ferreira [email protected]




Physiotherapists 1

Psychologists 0

Social workers 0

Podiatrists 0

Nutritionists 1



Associação Portuguesa dos Profissionais de Saúde em Reumatologia (APPSReuma)

Health professionals in Portugal

About the organisationThe association was founded in September 2014 and became a formal member of EULAR in June 2015.

Websitewww.spreumatologia.pt/slpage.php?page=36

Aims of the organisationThe organisation aims to empower health professionals specialising in RMDs; promote co-operation among health professionals working in the area of rheumatology; update health professionals on recommendations for the treatment of people with RMDs; improve the research in the area of rheumatology held by health professionals.

Main activitiesThe association will have annual assembly meetings. At least one representative of the Association will attend the EULAR Congress and will take part in the annual assembly. The association will be present at the celebration of World Arthritis Day organised by the local patient organisation and, in future, will organise and promote new events.

The president of the association Lurdes Barbosa is a nurse by profession

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Secretarial Office Societatea Romana a partenerilor medicali pentru reumatologie, Sf. Maria Clinical Hospital, 1st floor Secretariat, 37-39 Ion Mihalache Blvd, 1st District Bucharest, Romania

President Ms. Cristina [email protected]

Treasurer Ms. Mariana Ciobanu

General Secretary Ms. Elena Alina Moise

Liaison Officer with EULARMs. Cristina Ioan

Additional contact personMs Daniela Vasile [email protected]





Psychologists 0 %

Social workers 5 %

Podiatrists 0 %

Nutritionists 0 %

Rheumatologist representatives 4 people

Patient representatives 4 people

Romanian Association of Medical Partners for Rheumatology (RAMPR)

Health professionals in Romania


Websitewww.srreumatologie.ro/asistenti

Aims of the organisationThe organisation promotes the personal development and customised education of professional partners in rheumatology; targets the excellence in the care of patients with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases; increases the societal recognition of all the partners involved in complex management of patients with RMDs.

Main activitiesAnnual assembly meetings, specific activities in co-operation with patient organisations, research symposiums and education seminars.

The president of the association Cristina Ioan is a rheumatology registered nurse by profession


Secretarial Office Institute of Rheumatology, Resavska 69, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia

President Ms. Svetlana [email protected]

Treasurer Ms. Jelica Misic

General Secretary Ms. Martina Sadlonova

Liaison Officer with EULAR Ms. Svetlana Zekovic

Additional contact personMs. Tatjana [email protected]


Health professional disciplines presented Nurses 57 %

Occupational therapists 1.5 %


Psychologists 0 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 0 %

Nutritionists 0 %



Other professionals/representativesLaboratory technicians 16 %

X Ray technicians 4 %

Serbian Association of Health Professionals in Rheumatology (SAHPR)

Health professionals in Serbia



Aims of the organisationSAHPR aims to empower health professionals specialising in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesSAHPR organises its annual assembly meetings. It is represented in EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation. The main achievement is the formation of an inter-disciplinary team for educating, screening and treating people about rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. SAHPR organises seminars for patients and medical staff which contribute to the better understanding of the course of diseases and the way we manage them.

The president of the association Svetlana Zekovic is a high medical nurse by profession

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Secretarial OfficeAvda Presidente Carmona, 10 bis 1A, 28020 Madrid, Spain

President Ms. Jenny de la [email protected]

Vice-PresidentDr. Laura Cano [email protected]

General Secretary Mr. Antonio I. Torralba Gómez-Portillo

Liaison Officer with EULARMs. Jenny de la Torre-Aboki

Additional contact person Loreto Carmona [email protected]





Psychologists 33 %

Social workers 0 %

Podiatrists 11 %

Nutritionists 0 %



OPENREUMA

Health professionals in Spain


Websitewww.openreuma.es

Aims of the organisationThe association aims to empower health professionals specialising in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases to co-operate, benefit from inter-disciplinary know-how and make use of the latest European recommendations for good care.

Main activitiesThe association has its annual assembly meetings, attends EULAR congresses and takes part in the celebration of World Arthritis Day with the local patient organisation.

The president of the association Jenny de la Torre-Aboki is a nurse by profession


Secretarial Office c/o Swedish Rheumatism Association, Box 12851, 112 98 Stockholm, Sweden

President Dr. Li Alemo [email protected]

Treasurer Ms. Anna [email protected]

General Secretary Position vacant

Liaison Officer with EULARDr. Li Alemo [email protected]

Additional contact personDr. Mathilda Bjö[email protected]




Physiotherapists 150

Social workers 15

Rheumatologists 500

Others 5

Swedish Rheumatology Forum (SveReFo)

Health professionals in Sweden


Websitewww.sverefo.nu/

Aims of the organisation• SveReFo aims to:• promote the informal exchange of knowledge between professionals • facilitate collaboration between groups who are interested in similar

projects• promote multi-disciplinary research and development activities• give financial support for multi-disciplinary projects• promote international collaboration.

Main activitiesNational educational meetings are arranged every year. General assembly meetings are held once every two years. Scholarships are distributed every year both to support professional progress in rheumatology, and to promote inter-professional collaboration.

The president of the association Li Alemo Munters is a physiotherapist by profession

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Secretarial OfficeRoosstr. 58, 8105 Regensdorf, Switzerland

President Dr. Karin [email protected]

TreasurerN/A

General Secretary N/A

Liaison Officer with EULARDr. Karin Niedermann

Additional contact personVreni [email protected]


Health professional disciplines presented Nurses 10


Physiotherapists 36

Psychologists 0

Social workers 3

Podiatrists 0

Nutritionists 0



Other professionals/representativesDoctor of Medicine (MD) 2

Orthopaedic technician 1

Health Professionals in Rheumatology Switzerland (hpr)

Health professionals in Switzerland


Websitewww.hpr-switzerland.ch

Aims of the organisationThe organisation aims to support health professionals working with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, and to foster evidence-based practice and inter-disciplinary care in rheumatology.

Main activitiesOrganising education, and preparing relevant information and publications from the field (symposium, website); supporting networking among members, and with national and international organisations including EULAR.

The president of the association Karin Niedermann is a physiotherapist by profession


Secretariat Office Bride House, 18-20 Bride Lane, London EC4Y 8EE, United Kingdom

President Dr. Michael Backhouse (until April 2016)[email protected]. Jill Firth (from April 2016)[email protected]

Treasurer Mr. Colin Beevor

Chief Executive Ms. Laura Guest

Liaison Officer with EULARDr. Michael Backhouse

Contact [email protected]


Health professional disciplines represented Nurses 42 %



Psychologists 1 %

Podiatrists 10 %

Nutritionists 1 %

Other professionals 16 %

British Health Professionals in Rheumatology (BHPR)

Health professionals in the UK

About the organisationThe association was founded in 1985 and became a founding member of EULAR’s Standing Committee for Health Professionals in 1989.

Websitewww.rheumatology.org.uk/BHPR

Aims of the organisation BHPR aims to promote excellence in the treatment of people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions and to support those delivering it.

Main activitiesBHPR:• develops and promotes standards of excellence through enabling clinical

leadership, production of NICE accredited guidelines, and leading a national audit of care in early inflammatory arthritis

• improves awareness and understanding of RMDs through public awareness campaigns, promoting the role of the MDT, and influencing policy and national stakeholders through targeted engagement

• supports our members continuing professional development through an annual three-day conference, a range of online and physical courses, and provision of a leading international journal.

The president of BHPR Michael Backhouse is a podiatrist by profession

EULAR SecretariatSeestrasse 240, 8802 Kilchberg, Switzerland

Tel: +41 44 716 3030 Fax: +41 44 716 3039

Email: [email protected] www.eular.org

Published by EULAR2nd edition: February 20161st edition: November 2014

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